Oil pressure

[jvm728]

I did search briefly. Didn't see what I wanted to see.

I own a used Gen 4, 22k miles.

Oil pressure gage on start up reads between 75-100psi. Regardless of throttle load for the first while, always between there. Seems high but I assume better high than low. Only after driving for quite a while will it settle down to 50ish at idle, but under load 75psi and greater seems to be the norm.

Any thoughts or comments my brethren and ladies?

[Steve M]

Sounds identical to what mine does. When fully warmed up on a hot day, it drops substantially at idle (like 25-30 psi), but goes right back up to 50+ once you start moving again.

[kirkinsb]

Yep...mine does the same. Seems to be Ok.

[swexlin]

My Gen 3 was the same. Normal.

[Ripper]

I see the same. Nothing wrong with high psi especially when cold

[jvm728]

Good to know. I just received a PM from someone else and a mechanic saying other wise. If the sender deems appropriate, please post your commentary.

[Steve M]

Good to know. I just received a PM from someone else and a mechanic saying other wise. If the sender deems appropriate, please post your commentary.

Billy C? I got a PM as well...went out and checked out the same solenoid under the front of my intake manifold that is leaking on his. Mine is dry.

[jvm728]

BillyC. Yes. I will drive mine tonight and then take a peek afterwards

[BillyC]

I did search briefly. Didn't see what I wanted to see.

I own a used Gen 4, 22k miles.

Oil pressure gage on start up reads between 75-100psi. Regardless of throttle load for the first while, always between there. Seems high but I assume better high than low. Only after driving for quite a while will it settle down to 50ish at idle, but under load 75psi and greater seems to be the norm.

Any thoughts or comments my brethren and ladies?

jvm728,
I have the same high oil pressure issue.
Also, I have a small, minor oil leak under my intake. Toward the front, under the manifold, there is a small solenoid that has something to do with the cam. The leak is coming from the solenoid. My tech says that the high oil pressure causes the leak. We installed a new "O" ring on the solenoid, but it started leaking again.
It's a small leak, but bothers the crap out of me.
My tech also says that to change the oil pump/pressure, or put "shimms" on it, you have to take the whole front of the engine apart.
Could you do me a favor, and, on your car, shine a flashlight under the forward part of your intake manifold and let me know if you see any oil?
BillyC

[jvm728]

Went for a drive. 165mph is fast.

No leak BillyC. After running around my idle pressure came down to about 45-50psi at the stop light.

[2010.Blue.White.ACR]

It's normal

[jvm728]

Thanks everybody for your input. Glad this place can help people and not roast them for asking questions as newbies

[ACtechOPS]

My 2004 with 5000 miles on the motor was the same. At 15,000 miles, still the same. Was concerned gauge was wrong so added a temporary direct read mechanical gauge which read exactly the same - 80psi cold, 50 to 80 when warm depending on power. Normal.